UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]
ROCKWALL (November 6, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Vice-Regent, Fraya Fisk, introduced guest speaker, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Sheriff Eavenson spoke about the importance of “Courage in Times of Crisis” as […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Beaty was one of only […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]
ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall High School student and Boy Scout Troop 646 Star Scout Brandon Hamann, second from right, helped present the United States flag during the National Anthem at the NASCAR Sprint Cup AAA Texas 500 race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Rockwall’s Amber Carrington, The Voice semi-finalist, also sang the National Anthem at the […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall Democrats will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16th at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The breakfast meeting opens at 9 a.m. with a tribute to Native American Month, followed by a report and discussion on Strategic Planning. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Democratic […]
ROCKWALL ISD (November 4, 2013) These students from Reinhardt Elementary are learning about orienteering at Camp Grady Spruce. Fifth graders attended science camp for the week. From left are Jadyn Ellis, Nikya Stevens, Trey Wheeler and Jordan Norwood. Photo submitted by Patricia Corwin. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 4, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women will have their monthly meeting honoring Veterans and hosting Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Pauken at Harry Myers Community Center on Monday, November 11, 2013, at 6:30pm. Pauken, a Vietnam Veteran will be speaking on patriotism and veterans affairs in Texas. Please come share a meal, conversation and […]
ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Celia Straight was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor at the Rockwall Rotary Club’s October 31st lunch meeting. Celia attends Dobbs Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Ruth Johnson, Principal at Dobbs, presented the award. Photos by Greg Caffarel. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]